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QUOTE Originally Posted by dugie243:

Boom-
Talk to me about the Tenn/NCST game. I see this being a really good game with great QB play on both sides. I think Tenn comes out and tries to establish some sort of a run game to get ST's DBs to cheat down therefore opening up the passing game. And a couple of big scores coming from that. For NCST I see them moving the ball slow and steady but with success. Ultimately, I see a 31-24 type win for Tennessee. Your thoughts?









GL to all

I know this was meant for Boom, but I wanted to add a thought. I believe that TN will use the passing game to set up the running game, similar to the LY game against Cincy (although that was the second game of year so could work out a few kinks in the opener). I believe it will be a controlled passing game exploiting match-ups. The secondary of NC State is certainly very good, but it appears that they lost two quality LBs to graduation (1^st and 4^th leading tacklers I believe…Someone from NC State should share a little knowledge about this). From want I read although I do not think it will be named until tomorrow it appears Rajon Neal will be the starting RB for TN (a converted RB to WR to RB). Leaking out of the backfield with some play action may exploit a match-up against a LB. Rivera the TE also causes problems with the WRs getting so much attention. I am not sold as to TN having a conventional running game (between the tackles/off tackle) but more to the outside using their speed and sprinkle in a swing pass every now and again….wheel route with Neal maybe. I just do not know what to expect out of the TN running game right now…hearing good things out of the scrimmages, but got to see that on the field as it was atrocious LY. 

I would like to hear some thoughts from an NC State fan (and correct me if I am wrong), but how much will losing Graham hurt…not only the passing game but ST as well. Any new comers rising stars. State lost the 1st and 3^rd leading receptions from a year ago with #2 was the RB.  And with TN defensive strength at LB,  the receptions may be a little tougher to come by for the RB

Another thing to consider: TN had a lot of turn-over in staff. This could be a good thing with regard to energy and discipline, but could be a bad thing different system and first game. (same Off Coord though). It will also add difficulty for State to gameplan as watching film of LY’s TN can only make your cringe….but not much for an opponent to learn from with different schemes.

I believe it will be a hard fought game with some 1^st game jitters. A lot of pressure on TN to perform well, could make it difficult, but squeaking out the cover!

Good Luck too all!

couldnt agree more on Oklahoma. Just got done my review.

Oklahomas deep receiving core against UTEPS secondary. Stills, Reynolds, Brown, Frannks... Utep has a very good safety in Deshawn Grayson but mismatch. Utep also lost all three of its starting linebackers. On offense the Miners have Mike Edwards who reminds me of Ryan Swope. Gets great seperation and the Sooners allowed 241 yards per game through the air. Special teams Oklahoma has a great punter in Tress Way and Michael Hunnicutt who was 21/24 last year. UTEP's D-LIne is ok ith Reed and Miller but they wont stop Oklahoma from scoring 50+  52-16 sooners

UTEP is just do depleted at every position. All three starting backers have no experience. They were really week in the secondary last year and havent improved. Utep is a really sub par football team and Jones and company have something to prove. Thise three looses are in th eback of their mind. I think OKlahoma gets up a few scored by mid second quarter and just pulls awy as Jones pads his stats for the Heisman